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1-1. Key informationKeys .....................................  22
1-2. Opening, closing and  locking the doors and 
trunk lid
Keyless access with push  button start system .............  25
Remote keyless entry  system ................................  38
Doors....................................  43
Trunk lid ...............................  46
1-3. Adjustable components  (seats, mirrors, 
steering wheel)
Front seats ...........................  53
Rear seats ............................  56
Head restraints .....................  58
Seatbelts ..............................  60
Steering wheel .....................  67
Anti-glare inside rear view  mirror ..................................  69
Outside rear view mirrors .....  71 1-4. Opening and closing 
the windows
Power windows.....................  74
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ......................................  78
1-6. Security system Engine immobilizer system ................................  82
Theft prevention labels  (U.S.A.) ...............................  86
Alarm ....................................  87
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture .........  91
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) ....  93
Front passenger occupant  detection system ..............  131
Child restraint systems .......  141
Installing child restraints .....  146
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5-1. Essential informationHazard warning flashers ..... 414
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 415
If you think something is  wrong ................................ 422
Fuel pump shut off  system .............................. 423
5-2. Steps to take in an  emergency
If a warning light turns  on or a warning buzzer 
sounds... .......................... 424
If a warning message is  displayed (vehicles with 
a color multi-information 
display) ............................. 436
If you have a flat tire............ 453
If the engine will not  start ................................... 467
If the select lever cannot be  shifted from P 
(vehicles with an 
automatic 
transmission) .................... 470
If you lose your keys ........... 471
If the access key does not  operate properly 
(vehicles with a keyless 
access with push button 
start system) ..................... 472
If the battery is  discharged ........................ 476
If your vehicle overheats ..... 481 If the vehicle becomes 
stuck .................................  484
6-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ...........  488
Fuel information..................  501
Tire information ..................  505
6-2. Customization Customizable features........  518
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................  522
Seatbelt instructions  for Canadian owners 
(in French) ........................  523
SRS airbag instructions  for Canadian owners 
(in French) ........................  526
Abbreviation list ......................... 548
Alphabetical index ..................... 549
What to do if...  ........................... 557
5When trouble arises
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 370
P. 453
P. 378
P. 505
Fuel filler lid P. 78
Turn signal lights
P. 195
Rear side marker lights P. 233
*1: If equipped
License plate lights P. 233
Towing eyelet
P. 415
Towing eyelet P. 415
Rear view camera P. 248
Stop lights
Rear window defogger 
P. 298
Trunk lid P. 46
Tail lights/stop lights P. 233
Doors P. 43 
         
        
        
     
        
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Headlight switch 
Turn signal lever 
Fog light switch *
1 
P. 233
P. 195
P. 239
Gauges and meters 
Multi-information display P. 199
P. 210, 218
Clock P. 311
Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 240
Hazard warning 
flasher switch 
P. 414
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever 
P. 67
Floor mat *1 P. 316
Engine hood lock release lever P. 354
Fuel filler lid opener P. 78
Push-button ignition switch (vehicles with a keyless 
access with push button start system) 
P. 172
AUX port *1 
USB port P. 300
P. 300
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
*1: If equipped 
         
        
        
     
        
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Main Owner’s Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equip-
ment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for
equipment not installed on your vehicle. 
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the SUBARU policy of continual product improvement,
we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice and without
incurring any obligation to make changes on vehicles previously sold.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may differ
from your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Approximately five to ten hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear
sound coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound
of a fuel evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your SUBARU
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for SUBARU
vehicles are currently available in the market. You should know that
SUBARU does not warrant these products and is not responsible for their
performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to,
or adverse effect they may have on, your SUBARU vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine SUBARU products.
Modification with non-genuine SUBARU products could affect its perfor-
mance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations.
In addition, damage or performance problem s resulting from the modification
may not be covered under warranty. 
         
        
        
     
        
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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
● Cruise control system
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system
● Seatbelt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your SUBARU dealer for precautionary measures or
special instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system. 
         
        
        
     
        
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1-1. Key informationKeys ...................................  22
1-2. Opening, closing and  locking the doors and 
trunk lid
Keyless access with push  button start system ..........  25
Remote keyless entry  system .............................  38
Doors .................................  43
Trunk lid .............................  46
1-3. Adjustable components  (seats, mirrors, 
steering wheel)
Front seats .........................  53
Rear seats..........................  56
Head restraints...................  58
Seatbelts ............................  60
Steering wheel ...................  67
Anti-glare inside rear  view mirror .......................  69
Outside rear view  mirrors..............................  71 1-4. Opening and closing 
the windows
Power windows ..................  74
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ...................................  78
1-6. Security system Engine immobilizer system .............................  82
Theft prevention labels  (U.S.A.) ............................  86
Alarm..................................  87
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture.......  91
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint 
System airbag) .................  93
Front passenger occupant  detection system ............  131
Child restraint systems.....  141
Installing child  restraints ........................  146 
         
        
        
     
        
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1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap:
■Before refueling the vehicle
● Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start sys-
tem: Turn the engine switch off and ensure that all the doors
and windows are closed.
● Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system:
Turn the push-button ignition switch off and ensure that all the
doors and windows are closed.
● Confirm the type of fuel. ( →P.  7 9 )
■ Opening the fuel tank cap
Pull up the opener to open the
fuel filler lid.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly
to open.
STEP 1 
STEP 2